Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. submitted this essay. We used to expect “good behavior” from our public celebrities and especially those who held high office, such as Governor, Legislator, and President. We felt that they should be held up as an example for our children to follow. Since Mr. Donald
Do you desire a unique gift for a loved on? Visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Look for wearable art; utilitarian art; decorative art; functional art. Remember to visit the gallery on Thursday, February 15, during the morning, Third Thursday coffee hours. The Loft on
To the Editor of thecity1.com: Bald eagles were at the edge of extinction many years ago. In 1963, there were only 417 known nesting pairs in the lower 48 states. Loss of food sources and habitat and illegal shooting were major factors. Government intervention in the early 1970s led to
As the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the following six Morrison, IL, churches. The public is welcome to attend any service, morning or evening. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, offers a 7:00 p.m. message, a choir, Imposition of
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2023 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors. The College
On Monday, February 12, 2024, the City Council Meeting convened at 6:30 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Attending were Mayor Scott Vandermyde; City Clerk Michael Hemmer; City Administrator Brian Melton; Treasurer Maggie Jones; Police Chief Pedro Valladares, Jr.; Recreational Services Director
City of Morrison, IL, Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs announced Monday, February 12, 2024, that Youth Volleyball registration is open, for youngsters in grades one-through-four. Instruction begins Tuesday, February 27, 2024, and continues through Tuesday, March 26. Games will begin at 6:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive,
This feature was released by J. W. Brearton. Commander Larry Zuidema of The Morrison American Legion Post presented Administrator Carrie Melton of April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County with a $500 donation. The mission of April House is to bring together a multidisciplinary team of professionals, committed to
The Sunday, February 11, 2024, Super Bowl LVIII football game exemplified what I admire about athletes. Well-matched skill sets and strengths were stymied by analytical defenders. Most yardage gains were short, but progressive, as both teams drove to their goal posts. There weren’t breakaway, long-yardage runs to a goal. During
Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Sandy was born on April 4, 1956, in Moline, IL, the daughter of John “Rodney” and Elizabeth (Ekstrand) Dillin. She married Larry Mack Duncan on December 20, 1975, at
The Living Peace 365 organization will sponsor a Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and Wednesday February 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30. On February 14 the topic will be Dr. King’s “I Have
The press release was submitted by President Leveda Ashlin. During 2023, Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP, finalized the 30-year-long dream of owning a building. We signed the contract to purchase the former Hilltop Lanes bowling alley on June 26. While we may have had a few erratic heart beats upon
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 407 students received the honor during the Fall
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued, since Friday, February 2, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a 911 call from 610 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Dylan Fargher, age 20, of Morrison, was wanted
Timber Lake Playhouse announces auditions for children, teens, and adults for their upcoming 2024 Season. They will cast local performers for a variety of performance opportunities. Roles are available for ages 6-to-106 to perform ensemble roles in “The Nerd,” “Footloose,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Anything Goes,” as well as